Overview
- Police detained three minors, and a 15-year-old admitted starting the blaze reported around 20:00 local time at Tehtaan kenttä.
- Authorities said no criminal charges will follow because of age, though civil liability for damages remains possible, according to Detective Maijastiina Tammisto.
- FC Haka confirmed one stand was destroyed, the pitch is partially unusable, and club operations have been significantly disrupted.
- Damage costs are still being assessed, and the club launched a paid Päätykatsomo membership and fundraising that includes raffling national-team jerseys donated by Joel Pohjanpalo and Jesse Joronen.
- Valkeakoski officials pledged support for preserving the stadium as Haka plans repairs following its October drop to the second tier after finishing last in Group B with 17 points.